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YC07 WOA

2007 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,849 mi
Last recorded128,849 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 WOA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 128,849 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 114,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 114,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 112,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 108,421 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 108,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 104,539 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 104,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 104,527 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 102,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 98,055 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,006 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 27 Jun 2018 95,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 17 Jun 2017 88,361 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 76,173 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,173 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 73,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,056 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 61,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 51,150 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 40,318 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,789 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 31,789 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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YC07 WOA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC07 WOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC07 WOA registered?

YC07 WOA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2007.

Is YC07 WOA safe to buy?

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